2024 Team Preview: Wyoming Area Warriors (2)

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Randy Spencer

Assistant Coaches:
2024 WA Football Coaching Staff
(Assistants/Volunteers)

Ch. Michael Fanti- Asst. Head Ch
Ch. Rich Musinski- Asst.Ch
Ch. Kenny Kopetchny-Asst.Ch
Ch. Jason Speece- Asst.Ch.
Ch. Tom Loftus- Asst Ch
Ch. Don Hindmarsh- Asst.Ch
Ch. Corey Popovich- Asst.Ch
Ch. Bryce Hinkle- Asst.Ch
Ch. Joe Pizano- AD/Rec Coord
Ch. Jim Pizano- Vol.Ch
Ch. Eric Speece- Principal/Vol Ch
Ch. Kim Pace- Vol.Ch
Ch. Tom Campenni- Vol.Ch
Ch. Paul Angeli- Vol.Ch
Ch. Farrad Condry- Vol.Ch
Ch. John Hindmarsh- Vol.Ch
Ch. Pat Gilligan- Vol.Ch
Ch. PJ Angeli- Vol. Ch
Ch. Rocco Pizano- Vol. Ch
Ch. Pat Nelson-Vol. Ch
Ch. Joe Karcutskie-Vol. Ch
Ch. Corey Mruk-Vol. Ch
Ch. Mike Laffey- Vol Strength/Conditioning Ch
Ch. Dave Pacchioni- Vol Strength/Conditioning Ch

Team Name: Wyoming Area Warriors

District: 2

Class: 3A

League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2

2023 Record: 10-2

8/25 @ Tunkhannock* (4A) 7:00 pm W 49-0
9/01 @ Honesdale (4A) 7:00 pm W 47-12
9/08 Crestwood (4A) 7:00 pm W 29-22
9/15 Greater Nanticoke* (4A) 7:00 pm W 35-13
9/22 @ Hanover Area* (3A) 7:00 pm W 47-0
9/29 Scranton (5A) 7:00 pm W 35-19
10/07 @ Holy Redeemer* (2A) 5:00 pm W 55-13 at Wyoming Valley West Stadium
10/13 @ Lake-Lehman* (3A) 7:00 pm W 49-14
10/20 Southern Columbia (2A) 7:00 pm L 7-34
10/27 Pittston Area* (5A) 7:00 pm W 35-14
11/03 North Pocono (4A) 7:00 pm W 31-19 Dist. 2 4A Quarterfinal
11/10 @ Valley View (4A) 7:00 pm L 0-20

Key Starters Lost:
Aaron Crossley
Jacob Gustitus
Luke Barhight
Anthony VanAuken
Jacob Krulick
James Hizynski
Liam Burke

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr QB Anthony DeLucca 6’ 170
Sr Off Ath Lidge Kellum 5’10 170
Sr RB Michael Crane 5’10 190
Sr WR Kevin Wiedl 5’10 185
Soph WR Luke Kopetchny 6’2 165
Sr WR Gage Speece 5’8 160
Jr TE Josh Mruk 6’1 215
Sr OL Chase DeSanto 6’4 285
Sr OL Andrew Steinberger 6’ 220

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr DT Tyler Reynolds 5’9 245
Sr Edge Josh Mruk 6’1 215
Sr LB Michael Crane 5’10 190
Sr LB Matt Rutkoski 5’9 180
Sr DB Jacob Morgan 5’10 175
Sr DB Kevin Wiedl 5’10 185
Sr DB Damien Lefkoski 5’8 165
Sr DB Gage Speece 5’8 160

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr P John Turner 5’10 200

Key Newcomers:
Jr FB-TE/LB(Edge) Ben Gravine 6’ 200
Jr RB/DB Trustin Johnson 5’9 165
Sr RB/DB Oliver Bolin 5’9 165
Sr OL/DL Nate Obrzut 6’2 260
Jr OL/DL Max Getzie 6’3 260
Jr OL/DL Caden Reynolds 5’9 220
Sr OL/DL Sonny Sabatini 5’11 210
So OL/LB Chase Krugulski 5’10 200

2024 Outlook: Our 2024 Warriors are a skilled, experienced, and high character group. The development of some talented, but inexperienced offensive lineman, team leadership, and our ability to build competitive depth will be some keys to our success this season.

2024 Wyoming Area Warriors
Interview with Head Football Coach Randy Spencer#PAHSFB @hsfbamerica @NEPAFootball @wyomingareaathl pic.twitter.com/J2WIexvbr5

— EasternPAFootball (@EPAFootball) August 8, 2024